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Eight Is Enough
1977·5 Seasons·112 Episodes·★ 6.2
Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29, 1981. The show was modeled after syndicated newspaper columnist Thomas Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book with the same name.
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Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 5 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
9 episodes
1977
Season 2
26 episodes
1977
Season 3
28 episodes
1978
Season 4
27 episodes
1979
Season 5
22 episodes
1980
Cast
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